Lamar VFW Post 3621 has begun the process of restoring its headquarters to good standing, but has no guarantee that it will succeed.

The location was locked by the state in late spring and members launched an effort, July 16, to resolve outstanding issues that have plagued the post. The group needs to address reports that have not been submitted for two years and back taxes owed to the State of Colorado. The post received a letter from the national VFW office saying it will lose its charter Aug. 1.

Media Liaison Rick Austin tells the Ledger that the post has submitted an appeal of the decision to Washington D. C. July 27, and is awaiting a reply in about three weeks. The post has also asked permission to be let into the location to retrieve beer to be returned for credit and personal items that remain inside.